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Lutron Breakfast at Sparks and Lights showroom, new: Lutron Grafik GRX-QS
We would like to thank all our customers that visited us yesterday morning, when the sales team from Lutron was here in our Sparks & Lights showroom(Archway, North London), for the Lutron Breakfast Morning. Some of you have seen the showcase from Lutron, with all their dimming system simulations, introducing the new systems and also speaking about the older/best selling models. Below you can find some pictures that are more representative of the event(don’t worry, we have tried not to post pictures of our customers necessarily, but mainly of the equipment and the showcase).
Welcome to the Lutron Breakfast Morning – this is part of the gear that the Lutron Sales Team brought to show us the new models(the Lutron GRX-QS series).
Lutron dimming systems showcase – these are some of the many devices that compose the Lutron Grafik 3000 system, ideal for total home dimming systems.
One of the Lutron’s representatives explaining the new Grafik system – the Lutron GRX-QS – to some of the visitors and customers. QS – total lighting control.
A closer look at the Lutron GRX-QS system, customisable preset light and blind control system, the new Grafik dimming system from Lutron(the full system includes more devices, like the remote control, the wall-mounted dimmers, the control panel, etc) – fully customisable, 16 zones!
The Lutron GRX-QS Control Panel, incorporated with the new Lutron QS technology(intuitive control of both electric light and daylight) – precision control of daylight and also energy saving!
We don’t have it yet on our website – the Lutron GRX-QS system – because Lutron just put this series out, but it will soon be online both on our blog and on our website – Lutron Grafik Systems.
Add comment October 28, 2009
not just dimming the light: create the mood with Lutron Grafik 3000
The Grafik 3000 series of dimming systems from Lutron do not just dim the light – they create a mood at the simple touch of a button. With GRAFIK Eye and GRAFIK Integrale, each zone in a space is set at the appropriate level for the activity and saved together as one scene, retrievable later at the touch of a button. We have introduced the Lutron Dimmers and recommendations, a visual guide of the applications of the Lutron dimmers, and the Grafik 3000 + Grafik Integrale range via our blog. Yet there is more to say about these Lutron Dimming Systems, like:
- One stylish control replaces multiple switches and dimmers;
- Eliminate the guesswork of setting separate switches and dimmers every time;
- Slowly fade between lighting scenes — eyes have time to comfortably adjust;
- Add accessory wallstations to recall preset scenes from additional locations;
- Add interfaces for integration with AV systems and other equipment.
Some of the Lutron Grafik Eye 3000 applications – the difference
- Home cinema – The movie cannot begin until the lights dim.
- Lounges – Entertain guests, spend time with family, or watch TV.
- Dining room – Create the right lighting for intimate dining, family occasions, cocktail parties.
- conference room – Instantly transform a room for a general meeting, set up, AV presentation, or video conference.
- café – Create the perfect ambience for lunch meetings, cocktail hour, elegant dinners and clean-up.
- executive office – Create dynamic work spaces, reduce computer screen glare, and add infrared remote dimming – with Lutron Grafik 3000 series.
Don’t just dim the light – create the desired mood with the touch of a button!
Set the scene(A scene is a programmed lighting environment designed to enhance a particular activity)
residential applications for the Grafik 3000 from Lutron - The Entertain Scene and the Movie Scene, with the Lighting Zone Levels
- The secret to great lighting is being able to control it.
- Match your activity or mood to your visual environment.
- Set the lights as you need them and the setting is automatically saved as one of your custom scenes.
- Retrieve it later at the touch of a button; no individual switches or dimmers to adjust again and again.
Commercial Applications of the Grafik 3000 from Lutron - the Special Event Scene and the All-On Scene, with the Lighting Zones Levels
More details with more models are listed on our website – Dimming Systems, Lutron Dimmers, Grafik Eye 3000 series. Buy online Lutron Grafik 3000 and Lutron Dimmers via SparksDirect – the best price online!
2 comments October 13, 2009
The GET wiring devices – SparksDirect introduces the GET Ultimate & GET Smart
In a series of articles on our other weblog, we have recently introduced some of the GET ranges of switches and sockets, especially:
The GET Smart wireless dimmers, controlling wirelessly the connected lights
The GET Smart Wireless Lighting System operates by sending coded wireless signals from controllers to wired-in circuit receiver units. These receiver units in turn control any light fittings that are connected to them. The stylish battery operated controllers can be located in any position around the home. They are available either as a wall controller that can be mounted as a flush switch in the existing 16mm deep wall box, as a surface switch in the supplied surface pattress box or as a remote portable unit. Continue to read about the GET Wireless range features and existing models.
GET Ultimate white moulded wiring accessories – switches and sockets
The GET Ultimate White Moulded wiring accessories offer a stylish, modern alternative to traditional white moulded products. Aesthetically pleasing and ultra-slim(see a review of the Ultra-Slim Ultimate Moulded range), these sleek fittings with their subtle curved profile and minimal back projections have been carefully designed to ensure ease of installation. The GET Ultimate moulded has been extended with the introduction of slim profile outboard rocker switched sockets and wide rocker switches that comply with Part M and also the Disability and Discrimination Act. The range, which includes Euromodular and grid variants, was designed to complement the Ultimate Flat Plate ranges for situations where a combination of fittings may be required. Read more about the features and benefits of this range, including a comprehensive list of the available models from GET Ultimate White Moulded Range.
GET Ultimate screwless flat plate, metal flat plate switches and sockets
The GET Ultimate Screwless Flat Plate range is designed for easy installation the Ultimate range provides one of the most comprehensive ranges of beautifully crafted, sleek, sophisticated fittings on the market. The GET switches and sockets manufacturer has now taken this minimal design approach one step further, thus creating the GET Ultimate Range, especially the ScrewLess Flat Plate – meta plate. The stunning result is the Ultimate Screwless Flat Plate range. More choice, more style, and packed with innovative technical features for easy installation. Never has less meant more! Continue to read in this article about the features of the GET Ultimate Screwless Flat Plate, the existing finishes, and the available models.
GET Ultimate Flat Plate Wiring Accessories, GET Ultimate switches and sockets
The GET Ultimate flat plate – The ultra-slim Ultimate Flat Plate range and grid system is all about superior engineering and sleek, sophisticated style. This beautifully crafted, easy to install range adds that special finishing touch to any interior – whether domestic or commercial. Available in a choice of six high quality plate finishes with black or white interior/insert options, coordinating these accessories with other GET fittings has never been easier. Read more about the features and benefits of the GET Ultimate Flat Plate range and the available finishes in this range.
For more info about the GET range of wiring accessories, consult also – GET, the Ultimate range of wiring accessories and grid system, GET Fit and GET Adaptable, GET Style and GET Quality, the GET Ultimate switches and sockets; The GET Ultimate range of wiring accessories, switches and sockets; GET Ultimate Ultra-Slim moulded, Flat & screwless plates, Ultimate Grid, via the Switches and Sockets articles page.
Add comment August 20, 2009
The best tweets from SparksDirect – electrical wholesaler in London
By now everyone knows, including mr. Google, that sparksdirect is also on twitter, where we post daily rich tweets about the items on our website. Until we find our customers online(which customers, everyone knows, are not too much online) and until our customers find us, we will continue to introduce the many ranges in our online store – www.sparksdirect.co.uk – via our twitter account!
SparksDirect Best Tweets
- The X-Flex solution 4 the entire house: Take a look at how your house would look like with the X-flex concealed lights – read more…
- Wardrobe light with integrated motion sensor, fluorescent wardrobe lights for domestic use – pictures and available models – read more…
- article introducing the Fire Rated Lights & Downlights; the technology used by the fire-rated lights for indoors/outdoors – read more…
- radioLINK wireless Communication, used with Aico 160RC and 140 series(introducing the radioLink technology from Aico) – read more…
- Modular and grid systems – the #MK grids and modules, the #GET grids&modules, or other Euro Plates and #Modules – read more…
- check out the GET Flat Plate range of wiring devices, especially switches, sockets, spurs, co-axial sockets, data sockets – read more….
- The Aico contractor range, the Aico 140 Series – Mains powered fire alarms(for new built and owner occupied properties) – read more…
- Read more about the building regs and the ceiling fire ratings for the United Kingdom, via the #Building #Regulations – read more…
- It’s different than any other fan, it’s something you never saw before: Looks better, it’s quieter, and easier to install! – read more…
- Electrical floor heating from Devi – the DeviMat solutions, under-floor heating mats for all-year-round housewarming – read more…
If you have any questions/requests about any of the items on our website, simply write to us a message on twitter, @sparksdirect, and we will do our best to answer. This is one of the most easiest ways in the development of the technology today. See you all on twitter 
Add comment August 13, 2009
Lutron Grafik Dimmer Switches introduced by Sparks Electrical Wholesalers
Lutron Grafik 3000 Series
Just in case you did not find us online, recently we have published a press release online concerning the Lutron Dimmer Switches – especially the Grafik series, found under the Dimming Systems at SparksDirect.co.uk. Here are some excerpts from the press release:
London based electrical and lighting wholesaler Sparks Direct has added a new range of highly sensitive and sleek dimmer switches to its growing line of switches and sockets now available in store and online.
The new Lutron Grafik dimmer switch system allows its users to have complete control over all lighting in the home via a cutting edge wall mounted control panel, changing the mood and ambiance of a room in an instant.
The highly advanced system also allows users to save multiple lighting settings, creating ‘custom scenes’ which, once saved into the system, can be retrieved at the touch of a button. The dimmer switch system ensures users do not have to waste time adjusting individual switches and dimmers again and again to create the perfect setting for every scenario.
The house can also be split into separate zones; a group of lights each controlled by the same individual dimmer switch. This allows different ‘scenes’ to be set for each room. For example, in a bathroom, users may wish to have brighter settings than in a bedroom where softer, more subtle lighting is required. Each zone can then be linked and centralised via the Lutron Grafik 3000 Series dimmer system.
Read the rest of the press release online by searching “Lutron Grafik Dimmer Switches introduced by Sparks Electrical Wholesalers“, or check out the:
- Lutron Grafik Dimmer pressrelease;
- Grafik Dimmer Switches – long island;
- Sparks Electrical sanepr;
- Dimmer Switches from Lutron – prfriend;
- Lutron Dimmer Switches via Sparks, press release;
- Sparks Electrical and Lutron Dimmers – Big News!
- Free Press Release about the Lutron Grafik Dimmers;
- Press Release in Great Britain about Lutron Dimmers;
- Lutron Grafik Dimmer Switches, press release 101;
- Dimmer Switch Lutron Grafik via Sparksdirect;
- PRlog about Sparks Electrical and Lutron Dimmers;
and many others. The Lutron Grafik dimmer system can be used in conjunction with all manner of household lighting including ceiling lights, wall lamps, chandelier lights and pendant lights. For any further information and enquiries on the Lutron Grafik dimmer switch system or to order online, visit Sparks Direct’s Lutron Grafik page here at: Lutron Dimmers.
Add comment August 6, 2009
The GET Ultimate range of wiring accessories, switches and sockets
To find out more about the GET, the Ultimate range of wiring accessories and grid system, GET fit and GET adaptable, GET Style and GET Quality, visit the GET / GET Ultimate section on our blog. One of the last ranges put out by GET is the Ultimate series of wiring devices – switches, sockets, spurs, cooker switches, TV/coaxial/FM/data sockets, etc. Below are some nice pictures with some of the finishes/devices in the GET Ultimate range(buy online GET Ultimate wiring devices here).
GET Ultimate Range of Wiring Devices
Some of the devices in the GET Ultimate range(these are “generic” ranges, to see more specific finishes/devices, visit them and choose the option desired):
- ultimate flat plate 1 gang 13a switched socket;
- ultimate flat plate 2 gang 13a switched socket;
- ultimate flat plate 1 gang 13a unswitched socket;
- ultimate flat plate 2 gang 13a unswitched socket;
- ultimate flat plate 2 gang 13a switched + neon socket;
- ultimate flat plate 1 gang 2a round pin socket;
- ultimate flat plate 1 gang 5a round pin socket;
- ultimate flat plate 1 gang 13a unswitched floor socket;
- ultimate flat plate 2 gang 13a unswitched floor socket;
- ultimate flat plate 1 gang 2 way 10ax plate switch;
- ultimate flat plate 2 gang 2 way 10ax plate switch;
- ultimate flat plate 3 gang 2 way 10ax plate switch;
- ultimate flat plate 4 gang 2 way 10ax plate switch;
- ultimate flat plate 6 gang 2 way 10ax plate switch;
- ultimate flat plate 1 gang 2 way 10ax retractive plate switch;
- ultimate flat plate 1 gang intermediate 10ax plate switch;
- ultimate flat plate 1 gang tp isolator 10ax plate switch;
- ultimate flat plate 1 gang 2 way 10ax toggle switch;
- ultimate flat plate 2 gang 2 way 10ax toggle switch;
- ultimate flat plate 3 gang 2 way 10ax toggle switch;
- ultimate flat plate 4 gang 2 way 10ax toggle switch;
- ultimate flat plate 20ax dp switch;
- ultimate flat plate 20ax dp switch + neon;
- ultimate flat plate 20ax dp switch + neon + flex outlet;
- ultimate flat plate 13a unswitched + flex outlet fused connection unit;
- ultimate flat plate 13a switched fused connection unit;
- ultimate flat plate 13a switched + neon fused connection unit;
- ultimate flat plate 13a switched + flex outlet fused connection unit;
GET Ultimate, metal range, grid systems and wiring devices
To find out more information, visit the GET Ultimate Flat Plate wiring Devices section at the Flat Plate Metal Switches and Sockets category or the GET Grid Systems and Modular Devices. Of course, most of them are available through www.sparksdirect.co.uk and also through our showroom – offline store, with a counter – at 659-661 Holloway Road, Archway, N19 5SE, London.
Add comment July 21, 2009
Heritage Brass switches, sockets, dimmers, switchsockets, spurs, satellite sockets, data sockets, etc – the whole range
We have covered all the ranges of wiring devices manufactured by Heritage Brass(the Contractor Range, the Victorian Range, the Elite Flat Plate Range, the Elite Stepped Elite, the Antique Brass Elite, the Black Nickel Elite, the Stylist Grid Flat Plate, the Georgian Flat Plate Suite, the Ashley Norton Imperial /Manhattan Suite, the Harmony Grid Range, the Ashley Norton range, the Studio Range with concealed fixing). Below we are listing these ranges “in pictures” – a picture speaks more than 1000 words
Left: Heritage Brass Contractor Range(buy online).
Right: Heritage Brass Elite Flat Plate(buy online).
Left: Heritage Brass Elite Stepped Plate (buy online).
Right: Heritage Brass Victorian Elite range(buy online).
Left: Heritage Brass Antique Brass range (buy online).
Right: Heritage Brass Nickel Elite range (buy online).
Left: The Heritage Brass Stylist Grid Flat Plate Collection(buy online).
Right: Heritage Brass Georgian Elite flat plate range(buy online).
Left: Heritage Brass Ashley Norton Flat Plate (buy online).
Right: The Heritage Brass Ashley Norton – The Imperial Suite(buy online).
Left: The Harmony Grid Cast Plate Collection from Heritage Brass(buy online).
Right: Heritage Brass Studio Range of switches and sockets(buy online).
Add comment July 14, 2009
New ranges of wiring devices from Heritage Brass – presentation
We were busy, on our other blog, to introduce the different ranges from Heritage Brass, even the ones that are not on our website at the Switches and sockets section, the Metal Flat Plate / Metal Stepped Plate or Metal Raised Plate categories. Since we have introduced these ranges on our blog, we would like to at least mention them here, and let you see a sample of a switch/socket – for more information, visit the Heritage Brass category.
The Ashley Norton Designer Collection of wiring devices, the Flat Plate Suite wiring devices
The Ashley Norton Collection is an elegant range of high quality solid brass plate electrical wiring accessories. It offers a wide choice of attractive plate styles and finishes designed to compliment both contemporary and traditional decor styles. All the attractive plate finishes are enhanced by the provision of metal rockers or toggles as standard. Read more and see more pictures of the Ashley Norton Flat Plate Suite in the following finishes: Polished Brass, Polished Chrome, Satin Chrome Brushed, Satin Nickel Brushed, and Polished Black Nickel.
From Heritage Brass – the Ashley Norton series – The Imperial Suite
The Ashley Norton Collection Imperial Suite from Heritage Brass is an elegant range of high quality solid brass plate electrical wiring accessories. It offers a wide choice of attractive plate styles and finishes designed to compliment both contemporary and traditional decor styles. All the attractive plate finishes are enhanced by the provision of metal rockers or toggles as standard. Among the available finishes in this excellent range from the Ashley Norton Imperial Suite collection are: the Polished Brass range, the Polished Chrome range, the Satin Chrome range, the Satin Nickel range. Read more about the Ashley Norton Imperial Suite from Heritage Brass.
From Heritage Brass – the Ashley Norton Collection – the Manhattan Suite
All the Ashley Norton Manhattan Suite are conforming to relevant British wiring Standards. Examples of wiring devices from the Satin Brass Range of the Ashley Norton Manhattan Suite: 20A Rocker Grid Switches, 20A dolly switches, 2 way dimmer switches, low voltage dimmer switches, 2A/5A and shaver sockets, 13A connection units, Double pole switches and 45A cooker switch, TV/Satellite/Speaker sockets, Telephone sockets, data sockets, blanking plates, 1gang flex outlet, etc. Among the ranges offered by are: the Ashley Norton Manhattan Suitethe Satin Brass range, the Satin Chrome range, and the Satin Nickel range. Read more about the Manhattan suite from Heritage Brass, the Ashley Norton collection.
The Harmony Grid Cast Plate Collection from Heritage Brass
The Harmony Cast Plate Collection offers a wide choice of attractive plate styles and finishes which are enhanced by the provision of matching metal rockers or toggles. Switch assemblies incorporate the renowned Crabtree Rockergrid switches. The Grid System construction offers a high level of flexibility and enables supply of special bespoke products for various non-standard applications and installations. The available finishes / ranges from the Harmony Grid collection manufactured by Heritage Brass are: The Victorian Satin Chrome finish(plain edge), the Edwardian Polished Chrome finish(step design), the Georgian Polished Brass finish(rope edge design), the Victorian Polished Brass(plain edge design), the Victorian Polished Chrome finish(plain edge design), the Apollo Dual Finish Satin Chrome finish(step design), the Adam Polished Brass finish(beaded edge design), or the Mayfair Brass finish(step design). Read more about the Harmony Cast Plate wiring devices from Heritage Brass – technical specs, details and pictures.
Add comment June 25, 2009
The Unlacquered Brass, the Stainless Steel, and the Painted Socket ranges from Forbes and Lomax, switches and sockets
Forbes and Lomax is a high quality flat plate metal/plastic finish for switches, sockets, and dimmers manufacturer, based in UK. Some of the finishes and plates it produces are: The Invisible Plate, the Unlacquered Brass, the Antique Bronze, the Nickel Silver, the Stainless Steel, the Painted Socket, etc. The Unlacquered Brass range has brass plates that are designed to mellow with age if they are left unpolished. This range is particularly suitable for the period buildings (where a bright brass would look inappropriate). Alternatively, these plates can easily be polished to give a shiny look (if this be required). Read more about the unlacquered brass range formats, their features and the models(with pictures) of this finish(unlacquered brass) from Forbes and Lomax in the article about Forbes & Lomax Unlacquered Brass range of dimmers, sockets and switches.
The Forbes&Lomax Stainless Steel range of switches, sockets and dimmers has brushed stainless steel plates. At only 1.8 mm thick, the plates sit flush with the wall and suit contemporary interiors or kitchens. The wide range of socket outlets that Forbes and Lomax offers include a selection of network and audio visual sockets to suit the needs of the most high-tech installations. Also, a whole array of fused connections and cooker switches provide all you need to control and power your kitchen appliances. Read more below about the stainless steel formats available, the stainless steel features and dimensions and the available stainless steel models from Forbes&Lomax in the article about: The stainless steel range of switches, dimmers and sockets from Forbes and Lomax.
We can categorize the range of switches, sockets, and dimmers manufactured by Forbes and Lomax in:
- the plastic plate (the invisible plate and the painted socket) and
- the flat metal plate (the stainless steel plate, the antique bronze plate, the unlacquered brass, and the nickel silver plate).
The Forbes&Lomax Painted Socket Range has been invented/created in order to complement the Invisible Lightswitch. The Painted Sockets are supplied with etch-primed face plates ready to be painted in the same colour as the wall, making them as unobtrusive as possible. Read more about the painted socket features and dimensions and the painted socket existing models of the painted socket from Forbes & Lomax in the article about: Forbes and Lomax switches and sockets: the painted socket range
Add comment March 24, 2009
